Diagnosis of acute malnutrition is based on arm circumference and weight for height because clinical manifestations are often difficult to recognize. If the two factors of arm circumference and weight are lower than the threshold, acute malnutrition is diagnosed. 1. Causes of acute malnutrition Acute malnutrition is a condition...

Currently, the nutritional anthropometric index based on z cores is widely used to classify malnutrition as well as assess and monitor the nutritional status of an individual or community. So what are the types of malnutrition classification? 1. How to classify malnutrition To identify whether a child is malnourished,...